Kyosho have released their new KT531P and KT432PT compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The new interchangeable receiver unit supports Kyosho’s own KT series transmitters and allows to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with a range of different radios.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
7075 Special Parts from Italy have introduced a range of new option parts for the new Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. First up is a hard-anodised aluminium chassis whose updated design allows to attach both the original and 7075.it’s optional balance weights. Also new are front and rear shock towers, as well as FF, FR, RF and RR suspension holders with all of the above parts being machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 aluminium and they come finished off with a 50 micron thick hard anodising for wear and looks. Engraved 7075.it logos make the parts stand out.
Coming from T-Works are two sets of DLC-coated lower arm shafts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. The exclusive coating with ensure smooth suspension action due to less friction between the shaft and the arm all while making for improved wear resistance. Available are 4.5x65mm front and 4.5x69mm rear pin sets.
Elliott Boots has announced his departure from long-time sponsors Kyosho on social media today. During his 8-years long partnership with the iconic Japanese brand, Elliott took two EFRA European titles, four BRCA national titles as well as many international race wins but now Boots decided to end the partnership and move along. Elliott has yet to announce his new chassis sponsor and in the meantime he had the following to say:
It is with a heavy heart that i make this announcement. After 8 years with kyosho I have decided to end my relationship with the team. It has been an amazing 8 years with some amazing results, 2 european titles, 4 british titles and many international victories.
I would like to thank Mitsuo, Kenji, Fitoshi, Zach, Christophe and especially my mechanic and very good friend Mick Cradock for all they have done for me. I want to wish Ricky, CJ, Joao, Rayan, Bryan, Oscar the best of luck in the future races. An extra special thankyou goes to Mick Cradock, we have had many races together and you always gave me support.
I feel like it is time for me to move to a new challenge and experience. I would like to wish kyosho and everyone involved all the best in the future. Further announcements will be known soon. Watch this space.
Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has released a couple of teaser image of forthcoming new balance weight options for the Inferno MP10 off-road buggy. Beside front and rear chassis balance weights in 10g and 20g specification, Kyosho will soon also release A and B rear hub inserts that will add 1.6g per part. The idea is to add unsprung weight to the suspension which will help in bumpy and slippery track conditions. More information about the parts will become available in time for the release.
Kyosho have released their new Futaba-compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The new replaceable receiver unit supports the 7XC and 7PX transmitters and allows to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with these popular transmitters, rather than just Kyosho and KO Propo radios.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
First seen at the recent Nuremberg International Toy Fair in Germany, Kyosho have now revealed more information on their forthcoming new re-release Turbo Optima 1/10th scale 4WD vintage buggy. Based on the iconic mid-1980’s Optima buggy, the original Turbo Optima back in the days featured race-proved optionals such as larger diameter tyres, larger volume shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars as well as the 8.4V compatible Le Mans 240S brushed motor. Many of these features now also found their way into the re-release model that in addition sports a full assortment of gold-colour chassis and suspension parts, modern threaded aluminium shock absorbers, a slipper clutch, as well as newly designed 50mm/2.0” block tread tyres for improved traction. The Turbo Optima’s body shell was faithfully recreated and the updates, such as the 48 pitch drivetrain gears and the belt drivetrain, allow to use today’s powerful brushless motors and LiPo battery packs. The buggy is set for a release in March.
View a list of the key features and more images here
Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and older MP9 buggies are several aluminium centre driveshafts that were developed to reduce the drivetrain’s rotational masses. The MP10-specific set includes 117mm and 85mm alloy dogbones while the MP9 TKI4/3 and MP9E compatible set comes with 115mm and 87mm long variants. Last but not least is a set specific to the MP9E Evo with 149mm and 56mm long driveshafts. All all made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come with a black, hard-anodised surface for wear and also include high-quality outdrives. All dogbone driveshafts are also available separately for spares or repair.
